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I am a volunteer Firefighter Paramedic, Swiftwater Rescue Technician Instructor, Basic Life Support Instructor, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor and Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor, as well as a PADI Open Water Diver instructor, lifeguard, search and rescue specialist. I regularly teach for a health and safety consulting company specializing on industrial emergency response teams development. Feel free to contact me anytime. I am just an e-mail away from you!
Experience in the area
Volunteer for Fire Department's Special Operations Division, Team Leader and active member of an all-volunteer water rescue team and instructor for a training company. I am also a rescue specialist for our local Urban Search and Rescue Task Force.
Organizations
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR).
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I am now a third year medical student as well.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Daniel | 10/29/11 | 10 | 7 | 10 | |
| Melanie | 10/11/10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | |
| Jeremy | 02/04/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Amy | 12/10/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Sr. Flores, many thanks, you have been ..... |
| Morgan | 11/13/09 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Gustavo E. Flores
2012-05-21 Paramedic:
Hi! EMS systems are composed of "basic life support (BLS)" providers and "advanced life support (ALS)" providers. EMTs are BLS providers whereas Paramedics are ALS providers. Some systems are BLS-only
2011-07-16 ems paramedic:
Hi Orlando, You are able to take the first part of the NREMT exam in Puerto Rico. You must travel out to do the practical part. Once you finish your paramedic school, you will then be eligible to take
2010-05-04 Search and Rescue career:
Hi Charles, Most search and rescue involvement opportunities in the US is on a volunteer basis. If you're looking for a full-time job in SAR, I'd suggest armed services. While the US Coast Guard does
2010-04-15 fire guard:
Greetings Brian, The application criteria to become a fire guard may vary from state to state. The NYC standards are posted on the web and may serve as a reference. http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/pdf/cof_study_material/csm_f_94
2010-03-01 Paramedic Interview:
Hi Lucy, I will try to answer each question: 1. You get to do something you like, plus you know you're helping others for a living. 2. You need to be a high school graduate, must take an approved
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